in-person worship service
10:00 am, Sanctuary, upper level
We’re excited about coming together for Sunday Worship at Sojourn. If you’re not ready to worship in person, please join our Online Worship Service.
Our Sunday worship service consists of worshipping God by expressing our love and adoration of Him through song, scripture, testimonies, prayers, and teachings. A typical service will start with a time of worship, with both contemporary songs and classic hymns being led by our worship team. We then have a time of sharing, with people reading scripture or sharing thoughts that God has put in their hearts. This is followed by a message, usually, but not always, by our lead pastor Craig Krueger, followed by a response and prayer time.
Preschool Sunday School, for children ages 3 - 5, and Elementary Sunday School for children in grades 1 - 5, will be offered during the sermon portion of our worship service. Preschool and Elementary children will be dismissed after praise and worship. Our Nursery is open for children aged 2 years and younger every Sunday during the entire worship service time.
in-person worship faq’s
+ Where do I park?
The University of Minnesota has a large parking lot adjacent to the north side of our building (left side of the building as you are facing the front) that you can park in on Sunday mornings. It is called Lot 58. Access to this lot is from 18th Ave SE.
If the gate is down, get a ticket (push button on touch screen). As you enter the Sojourn building, take a voucher from our table in the Lobby. When you're leaving the parking lot, put your ticket in the slot, and then scan the voucher barcode in the glass window to the right of the ticket slot when it asks for payment.
Free street parking is also available on the north side of University Ave between 15th street and 19th street SE.
+ What does the time of singing worship look like? How can I participate in this?
We have a worship team that leads us in song. We encourage people to worship God in a way that they are comfortable with, whether that be expressive, with hands raised, or quiet, with heads bowed. Some people will be more expressive than others, but we encourage each person to be honest and authentic in their worship of the Lord.
+ How do I participate in the time of prayers and sharing?
If God puts a bible verse on your heart that you think would be edifying for the whole church, you are free to come up to the microphone during our sharing time and share it briefly. If you are unsure of whether it is appropriate, you can ask the Pastor who is leading that time about it.
+ If I have a prayer need, can I be prayed for during the service?
We offer prayer for people at the close of each service. Just come up to the front during that time, and share your need with one of the prayer people who are up front.
+ What can I do if I have a crying child or nursing baby?
We have a “Cry room / Nursing room” at the back of the sanctuary for nursing mom’s or parents with crying children. You can also take them downstairs into our nursery and be with them until they settle down.
+ Are you offering programing for kids?
Our Nursery is open for children aged 2 years and younger every Sunday. Preschool classes for ages 3 - 5 and Elementary Sunday School for children in grades 1 - 5 will be offered to children whose parents are comfortable with this.
+ Who can I talk with if I have other questions?
Contact Keith Lokkesmoe, our Executive Pastor with any questions you might have! keith@sojourncampuschurch.org
values that guide our sunday service
structure
Structure is not the antithesis of Spirit-led worship, but rather the two go hand-in-hand. Structure helps provide consistency and a safe environment that helps people engage with God in worship. However, we break outside of the structure as the Spirit leads and as is appropriate for our corporate time of worship.
when we worship
We are transformed as we gaze upon the glory of the Lord (2 Cor. 3:18). We acquire God’s heart. We welcome God’s presence into our city, paving the way for the Gospel to go forth, accompanied by the power of God, furthering the rule and reign of His kingdom.
unity
Our worship leaders aim to lead the congregation in a unified direction under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We encourage spontaneous songs that are meant for the whole congregation to be led by our worship leaders. This serves to reduce confusion and to help the entire congregation remain engaged throughout the worship time.
expressions of worship
Worship is a very individual experience. We seek to grow in a worship experience together where there is genuine encounter with the Holy Spirit, and structured and facilitated for the security and benefit of those less familiar with the moving of the Holy Spirit. We value graciousness toward each other’s differences!
authenticity
We seek to foster an environment where people are able to express their passion in worship. Worship is not forced or contrived but becomes our natural response to God’s revelation of Himself to us. There is room in the back of the sanctuary for expressions of worship that require more space than our seating area can accommodate.
spirit led worship
We believe God’s Spirit is actively moving in our midst every time we gather for worship, and we seek to give Him room to lead our corporate worship times. In our times of worship, we express our heart cry as well as minister God’s word for the moment through prayer or spontaneous song. Frequently toward the end of sung worship, we will pause to give room for prayer, prophetic gifts, and Scripture.
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310 18th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Sunday Prayer
9:00 am
Sanctuary, upper level
Sunday Worship Service
10:00 am
Sanctuary, upper level